Write Lightning is a blog from writer Deb Thompson.
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Everyone is welcome here.
(Some links or topics may not be completely kid-appropriate.)
Thu, Jan 03 2008
Big rain on the way
It's one of those days when I'm away from the computer too much and can't seem to get my writing accomplished. We're preparing for our first really big set of rain storms and wind in about 2 years. I realize that sounds a bit silly to those of you digging out from beneath 6-foot snow drifts amid sub-freezing temperatures, but our little Central California Coast rainy season is just that—the only time we can count on significant rainfall during the entire year. A storm system capable of producing more than a half-inch gets us really excited about the prospects of adding to our local water supply.
The high wind gusts won't be that helpful. They contribute to falling fences, roof damage, power outages and other inconveniences. Being earthquake-savvy residents helps us pass the time in the event of a power outage, as long as we don't have to keep busy putting buckets beneath the ceiling) because we usually have plenty of extra batteries and battery-operated radios on hand for emergencies. Still, an evening of no power really cuts into one's lifestyle in this day and time. It's amazing how often we never think about reaching for a light switch, turning on the TV or using a hair dryer. (And I haven't even mentioned computer-related tasks yet.)
If the weather will cooperate with me a bit longer and leave our power alone, I hope to have a tasty layered enchilada casserole ready to take to a Grange potluck this evening. Once the food has been cooked and hauled in we can eat by candlelight if we have to. (Or perhaps by battery-operated lanterns, if the fire codes prohibit open flame in the hall...)
posted at: 14:35 | category: /Miscellaneous | link to this entry
It's one of those days when I'm away from the computer too much and can't seem to get my writing accomplished. We're preparing for our first really big set of rain storms and wind in about 2 years. I realize that sounds a bit silly to those of you digging out from beneath 6-foot snow drifts amid sub-freezing temperatures, but our little Central California Coast rainy season is just that—the only time we can count on significant rainfall during the entire year. A storm system capable of producing more than a half-inch gets us really excited about the prospects of adding to our local water supply.
The high wind gusts won't be that helpful. They contribute to falling fences, roof damage, power outages and other inconveniences. Being earthquake-savvy residents helps us pass the time in the event of a power outage, as long as we don't have to keep busy putting buckets beneath the ceiling) because we usually have plenty of extra batteries and battery-operated radios on hand for emergencies. Still, an evening of no power really cuts into one's lifestyle in this day and time. It's amazing how often we never think about reaching for a light switch, turning on the TV or using a hair dryer. (And I haven't even mentioned computer-related tasks yet.)
If the weather will cooperate with me a bit longer and leave our power alone, I hope to have a tasty layered enchilada casserole ready to take to a Grange potluck this evening. Once the food has been cooked and hauled in we can eat by candlelight if we have to. (Or perhaps by battery-operated lanterns, if the fire codes prohibit open flame in the hall...)
posted at: 14:35 | category: /Miscellaneous | link to this entry
